C.R.A.P. Test Website Evaluation Checklist

www.landmark.edu/Library/documents/CRAPTest.doc Title of page you are evaluating: URL of page: CURRENCY When was the page written or updated? If no date is given on the page, visit the home page to look for the date.

Date __________________

Is the information current enough for your topic? Why might the date matter for your topic?

Yes No

RELIABILITY Are there references given for the information on the site? Look for a bibliography or any list of materials used in the creation of the page.

Yes How many? No

Is the content primarily opinion? Is the content biased or balanced? Why might bias matter for your topic?

Yes No

AUTHORITY Who wrote the page? If there is no specific author, what is the name of the organization responsible for the site? You may need to visit the home page to find the answer.

Email: ____________________ Name: ___________________

Is there evidence that the author or organization is an expert on this subject?

List your evidence:

PURPOSE AND POINT OF VIEW Why was the page put on the web? Are there ads on the site? How do they relate to the topic covered? Example: an ad selling ammunition next to an article about firearm legislation. Is the content primarily opinion?

Information/facts Persuasion Sales tool Other__________

What is the domain extension? How might this influence the purpose?

.com .edu .mil .org .net .gov Other __________________

Based on the writing style and vocabulary, who is the intended audience?

Children General Public College Students Scholars or professionals Other _________________